Video Calling End-Points Gone to The Dogs

Many have said that the end-point business is going to the dogs. Ok, that may not be exactly their wording, but it happens to be true. PetChatz is a video calling end-point for pet owners.

Petchatz is a video calling appliance designed around the reality of people who have pets, most especially dogs. When you work day runs long, or you just to see a friendly, furry face, the Wifi-enabled, auto-answering device lets you call your dog.

Their demo video makes the pitch very nicely.

Yes, it’s FaceTime for Fido. If I were still the road warrior that I was in the past we’d likely be into this. The device, which is priced at $349, isn’t yet shipping. Availability is projected as some time in early 2014.

Beyond the ability to hear & see each other, you can have the device dispense a little meaty treat. The company has partnered with a maker of healthy treats to offer supplies that suite the dispenser.

It can also issue forth a scent (aka ”sniff” ) on command. It uses scented oil on a small absorbent pad to achieve this effect. They report that it can be customized to offer a scent that your pet enjoys, or puts them at ease.